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OpenVAS vs OWASP Nettacker
Both stand on network vulnerability scanners. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
OpenVAS covers a broad range of IT targets, with commercial deployment options that remain within a customer's environment. Its free edition has notable update, feature, and support limitations.
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Visit OWASP Nettacker The facts
| OpenVAS | OWASP Nettacker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | OPENVAS BASIC: €2,524 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openvas.org | owasp.org |
| On network vulnerability scanners | #6 of 23 | #10 of 23 |
OpenVAS: what it does well
- Supports authenticated and unauthenticated testing.
- Vulnerability tests are updated daily.
- Scans container images and authenticated endpoints.
- Can run within the customer's environment.
- Integrates with ServiceNow, Splunk, and Nagios.
What to know first
- OPENVAS FREE cannot update itself.
- Free edition lacks schedules and notifications.
- Free edition has no default enterprise support.
- OPENVAS BASIC excludes API access and sensors.
OWASP Nettacker: what it does well
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